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Foldout plate included... Shays' Rebellion... Harrisburg the new capital...
Foldout plate included... Shays' Rebellion... Harrisburg the new capital...
Item # 667624 THE COLUMBIAN MAGAZINE, Philadelphia, March, 1787 The issue begins with: "A Letter from David Rittenhouse...Respecting the Generation of Clouds in the Atmosphere". Other items include: "Description of Chalybeate Springs near Saratoga" "Description of a New Solar Dial" which includes a fold-out plate of it in nice condition; "Account of Remarkable Cascades & Caverns in Virginia" & much more.
Near the back is "Intelligence" with the latest news reports which includes over half a page on the Shays' Rebellion. Also a report on plans to create the state capital of Pennsylvania at Harrisburg.
Lacking the other plate called for as well as the meteorological plate.
Complete in 44 pages, full title/contents, 5 by 7 3/4 inches, very nice condition.
This title has the honor of being the first successful American magazine, having begun in September, 1786 and lasting until December, 1792. Although many titles existed earlier, none enjoyed the success of lasting beyond a few issues or a few years.
Category: The 1600's and 1700's
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